Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu?, directed by Philippe de Chauveron and starring Christian Clavier, Chantal Lauby, and Ary Abittan, will air on TF1 on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:10 PM. Released in 2014, this French comedy earned over 12 million tickets in theaters and remains one of the most commercially successful films in recent French cinema history.
The film succeeded far beyond just its box office figures. By focusing on a middle-class Catholic couple shaken by their daughters’ marriages to men of different backgrounds and religions, it turns a sensitive topic into a broad comedy for mainstream audiences. This blend of satirical critique of cultural clichés and situational humor explains its lasting presence in the French media landscape.
This formula largely centers around Claude Verneuil, a character brought to life by Christian Clavier as a symbol of conservative France suddenly facing the unfamiliar. Standing alongside him, Chantal Lauby provides a balancing presence, while the sons-in-law and daughters inject a relentless tension that drives the story forward. The screenplay, penned by Philippe de Chauveron and Guy Laurent, was even honored with the Lumière Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2015.
Quebecois quiz: What did we do to Good Lord? follows Claude and Marie Verneuil, a couple from the provincial Catholic bourgeoisie, whose beliefs are shaken when their three eldest daughters marry—one a Muslim, another a Jewish woman, and the third a Chinese woman. All their hopes now rest on their youngest daughter, whom they still envision marrying someone more in line with their traditional expectations.
The film explores stereotypes, unspoken tensions, and the contradictions within a family that considers itself open but is ultimately challenged by its own boundaries. While it doesn’t aim for the depth of a social study, it captures something of the underlying French tensions of the 2010s and presents it in a highly accessible way. Nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film in 2015, it remains one of the most recognizable titles in contemporary French comedy.
This broadcast on TF1 highlights a film that continues to spark interest and debate, blending mainstream appeal with sharp humor and a portrait of a family navigating the contradictions of its era. The cast also features Chantal Lauby, best known for La Cité de la peur, this time in a more everyday, family-oriented role.
Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu?
Film | 2014
Release date in theaters: April 16, 2014
TV broadcast on TF1: Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:10 PM
Comedy | Duration: 1h37
Directed by Philippe de Chauveron | Starring Christian Clavier, Chantal Lauby, Ary Abittan
Original title: Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu?
Country: France
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